(Rosemead, California)

Dear Bosco Tech Community,
Nearing the end of the first semester is an appropriate milestone to update you on a few things happening on campus:

• Principal Krynen and I recently had the opportunity to meet with each class year to explain the Strength and Spirit campaign and our progress toward the groundbreaking of the new academic building, as well as our anticipated move to a co-ed model. It’s important that our students understand and feel included and heard in these endeavors. They were excited to hear about the planned advancements and had thoughtful questions that we were able to answer.
• The much-anticipated and well-practiced performance in the 2025 Rose Parade is nearly here. The three-school Salesians of Don Bosco Southern California High School Marching Band is ready to go. For more information on tickets or to volunteer as an usher and have a front-row seat, contact bandboosters@boscotech.edu.
• The recent Open House drew more than 250 prospective families who toured the labs and met students, teachers, and current parents. I heard extremely positive comments from both interested students and their parents. Thank you for all your help to make the day such an overwhelming success!
• Student-led food, toiletry and toy drives across the campus helped our young men focus on those in need and ways that they could roll up their sleeves and help in tangible ways. The outcome was inspirational!
• We had a full house for the Freshman Mass & Tie Ceremony prior to Open House. This multi- generational tradition is the official welcoming of our newest students into the Tech family and the perfect way to introduce extended family members to our tight-knit community.

As we move into the holiday season and the start of the new year, I pray that your family will be richly blessed in the coming months. May your sons do well on their upcoming final exams and may they thrive in their studies and endeavors in 2025. I hope that your family is able to enjoy time together and a few minutes of quiet reflection on all our blessings during the festivities with loved ones.

Merry Christmas!